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VOL. 11, ISSUE 9 (2025)
Dispute without resolution: Legal and economic consequences of a non-functional WTO dispute settlement body
Authors
Shilpi Rani
Abstract
The World Trade
Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), a cornerstone of global
trade governance, has been paralyzed since 2019 due to the U.S. blocking
Appellate Body appointments. This crisis undermines the enforceability of trade
rulings, disrupts $32 trillion in global commerce, and fosters unilateralism,
particularly impacting high-value sectors like technology and critical
minerals. This article examines the DSB’s structure, the causes of its
dysfunction, its legal and economic ramifications, and alternative mechanisms
like the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA). It also
explores reform proposals and the pivotal role of developing nations in
restoring multilateral trade governance by 2026.
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Pages:43-47
How to cite this article:
Shilpi Rani "Dispute without resolution: Legal and economic consequences of a non-functional WTO dispute settlement body". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 9, 2025, Pages 43-47
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